Bedroom

I’m a Sleep Editor, who has more bed linen than I know what to do with – this is the £12 solution that’s transformed my bedding storage woes

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As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, the one thing I do not have *any* shortage of is bedding. After four years spent testing the best duvets, pillows, and all manner of duvet covers and sheets for our where to buy bedding guide, it’s fair to say I have bedding stashed in every conceivable corner of my … Read more

I tried the bedding hack Indian Maharajas use to sleep better in monsoon season – it’s now my go-to for hot and muggy nights

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Looking for a way to beat the heat and sleep better during the heatwave? Me too. That’s why I tested out the secret bedding trick that Indian Maharajas have been using for centuries to combat hot and humid nights, and it’s now my go-to heatwave solution. Temperatures have soared to over 30°C in Britain for … Read more

‘I tried it and now swear by this heatwave hack’ – why sleep experts want you to put your sheets in the fridge this weekend

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As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor – and a self-certified very-hot-sleeper even in the depths of winter – you better believe that over the past four years, I’ve tested out every cooling bedding product and cooling hack under the sun (no pun intended) in a bid to sleep cooler during a heatwave. From Silentnight’s Cooling Gel … Read more

‘I’ve ordered two of these due to how well they work’ – this £17 portable blackout blind is a game-changer for blocking the light

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As a friend recently said to me, ‘summer is great, until you have kids’… Personally, I feel she was forgetting about the fact that, as a parent, you’re perfectly entitled to blow up a paddling pool on a hot day and lounge in it to your heart’s content without any judgment. But I see her … Read more

As a Mum of three, I’ve found the perfect summer duvet for sweaty kids, and it’s currently on sale at Amazon for under £17

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If your kids wake up drenched in sweat on summer nights, you’ll know how hard it is to keep them cool and sleeping. As a mum of three, I know that getting kids to sleep in a heatwave is no mean feat. It’s not just roastingly hot in their bedrooms (unless you have one of … Read more

Aldi’s cooling bedding is back ahead of the upcoming heatwave – you’ll thank yourself later for getting your hands on some

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While we all love the sunshine, hot weather can make sleeping almost impossible. But luckily, as this weekend’s heatwave hits, Aldi’s cooling bedding is returning to stores. Landing in stores tomorrow (10 July), Aldi’s cooling bedding couldn’t have arrived at a better time to help you stay cool in bed. Specially designed to keep you … Read more

I tested one of Amazon’s bestselling products to see if you can buy luxury bedding online. The answer is yes… and no

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It would be something of an understatement to say that Amazon is a very popular place to shop. A huge range of products, some of the cheapest prices going, and the fastest delivery out there; it’s easy to see why the retail giant dominates the market. But there are some things that aren’t quite as … Read more

I’m an interior stylist, and these are the 6 most expensive-looking sets of bedding from Very I’d recommend to transform a bedroom

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Is there anything better than sinking into new bedding, especially when it feels luxurious? I have a couple of sets of bed linen I’ve invested in to recreate that boutique hotel vibe, and while some premium sets can be expensive, you can track down some deals on the high street, and I’ve recently spotted some … Read more

I put Amazon’s bestselling £10.99 bedding set to the test – this is why I don’t agree with its 50,000 rave reviews, and what I’d shop instead

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If you’re looking for affordable bedding, Amazon may well be your first port of call. It’s one of the cheapest options for fitted sheets, duvet covers, and bedding essentials. But, we all know buying ‘blind’ can be hit and miss, so if you’re considering where to buy bedding that won’t break the bank, is the … Read more